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Saudi Arabia visa for Indian citizens

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Indian citizens apply for a Saudi Arabia visa directly with the embassy or its official visa portal. The published fee for Package Visa (tourist eVisa via travel package) is 402.21 (including fees) – Saudi riyal (shown with riyal symbol) Processing time (Package Visa): Instant eVisa. Application locations listed include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kochi (7 more listed below). Sources checked on October 15, 2026.

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Saudi Arabia visa for Indians — key facts

Visa fee
402.21 (including fees) – Saudi riyal (shown with riyal symbol)Package Visa (tourist eVisa via travel package)
Processing time
Instant eVisaPackage Visa
Where to apply
12 locations listedAhmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai…
Insurance required
Yes

Overview

How do Indian citizens apply for a Saudi Arabia visa?

Applies via: Embassy/official portal

Who handles applications in India

VFS Global does not publish a Saudi Arabia visa service for India (no VFS India page found). On the official Visit Saudi visa tool, an Indian national with no US/UK/Schengen visa or residence and no GCC residence can choose a Package Visa (instant eVisa bought through licensed travel agencies), an Embassy/Consulate/Tasheer visa, or a Transit/Stopover visa. Indians holding a valid US, UK or Schengen tourist/business visa (used at least once, with a physical entry stamp) or a UK/US/EU permanent residence permit can get an eVisa on the KSA VISA portal or a visa on arrival. The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in New Delhi links to the KSA VISA platform (ksavisa.sa) for visa services. Indians who do not qualify for the eVisa apply through a Saudi visa service centre run by Tasheer (11 authorised offices listed on KSA Visa, 14 centres on Tasheer's India portal) or a Saudi mission in New Delhi or Mumbai; Tasheer books appointments online or at the centre, records biometrics, collects fees and returns passports.

Visa on arrival, eVisa or visa-free for Indians?

Visa on arrival
Not available on an Indian passport alone: visa on arrival is only for Indians holding a valid US, UK or Schengen tourist/business visa used at least once (physical entry stamp) or a UK/US/EU permanent residence permit (SAR 395, about USD 105.32, insurance included).
eVisa / online visa
Available only in specific cases: Indians can get a tourist eVisa as a Package Visa bought from a Ministry of Tourism-accredited agency (SAR 402.21 incl. insurance; India is on the pilot's eligible list), or apply on the KSA Visa portal if they hold a valid used US/UK/Schengen tourist or business visa, UK/US/EU permanent residence or a GCC residence visa valid 3+ months beyond entry (SAR 339.44, about USD 90.50, insurance extra).
Visa-free entry
Not available: Saudi Arabia's official visa tool places India in its 'Visa by Package' group, not its visa-waiver or exemption groups, so Indians need a visa before travel (Package Visa, eVisa/visa on arrival with a US/UK/Schengen visa or residence, an embassy/Tasheer visa, or a transit/stopover visa).

How to apply from India — step by step

  1. 1

    Complete the application form

    Fill in the Saudi Arabia visa application form linked from the official pages below.

  2. 2

    Prepare your documents

    Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.

  3. 3

    Book an appointment

    Book an appointment as described on the embassy's official page.

  4. 4

    Submit your application

    Submit at a listed location: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata and others listed below.

  5. 5

    Give biometrics

    Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.

  6. 6

    Pay the fees

    Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section.

  7. 7

    Track your application

    Track the application status as described on the official pages.

Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.

Before you apply

Visa fees

How much is the Saudi Arabia visa fee for Indian citizens?

  • Package Visa (tourist eVisa via travel package)

    402.21 (including fees) – Saudi riyal (shown with riyal symbol)

    Application and medical insurance fees included; package minimum 4,000 per adult for first two days + 1,000 per extra day

  • eVisa (US/UK/Schengen visa or residence holders)

    339.44 (about USD 90.50) – Saudi riyal (shown with riyal symbol)

    Application fee included; medical insurance not included (price determined by provider)

  • Visa on arrival (US/UK/Schengen visa or residence holders)

    395 (about USD 105.32) – Saudi riyal (shown with riyal symbol)

    Application fee and medical insurance included

  • Transit/Stopover visa (Saudia / Flynas)

    Free

    Application fee roughly 39.50 (US$10.50); medical insurance from roughly 13 (US$3.45)

  • Embassy/Consulate/Tasheer visa

    $80

    Tourism visit visa fee as listed on the KSA Visa platform (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), which covers visas issued through service centres and embassies; plus visa digital services fee $10.5 and insurance digital services fee $10.5 (both non-refundable) and the medical insurance premium set by the chosen provider. Single entry: valid 90 days, stay up to 90 days; multiple entry: valid 1 year, stay up to 90 days (KSA Visa). Tasheer service-centre charges in INR could not be verified.

  • Refunds

    Non-refundable once the visa is issued

    KSA Visa (MOFA): fees cannot be refunded or cancelled after issuance; if an application is rejected or cancelled an automatic refund request is processed within 45-60 business days, and rejected applicants can reapply at any time. KSA Visa marks the $80 visa fee refundable and the $10.5 digital-service fees non-refundable. Visit Saudi's eVisa FAQ says tourist visa fees are non-refundable in any case, so check before paying.

  • Business visit visa (KSA Visa)

    $80

    Visa fee shown as refundable; plus visa digital services fee $10.5 and insurance digital services fee $10.5 (both non-refundable) and the medical insurance premium set by the chosen provider. Single entry: valid 90 days, stay up to 90 days; multiple entry: valid 1 year, stay up to 90 days (KSA Visa).

  • Family and Friends visit visa (KSA Visa)

    $80

    Visa fee shown as refundable; plus visa digital services fee $10.5 and insurance digital services fee $10.5 (both non-refundable) and the medical insurance premium set by the chosen provider. Single entry: valid 90 days, stay up to 90 days; multiple entry: valid 1 year, stay up to 90 days (KSA Visa).

  • Umrah visit visa (applied through Nusuk)

    $80

    Visa fee shown as refundable; plus visa digital services fee $10.5 and insurance digital services fee $10.5 (both non-refundable); insurance fee varies by provider. Single entry: valid 90 days, stay up to 90 days; multiple entry: valid 1 year, stay up to 90 days (KSA Visa).

  • Medical treatment visit visa (KSA Visa)

    $80

    Visa fee shown as refundable; plus visa digital services fee $10.5 and insurance digital services fee $10.5 (both non-refundable) and the medical insurance premium set by the chosen provider. Single entry: valid 90 days, stay up to 90 days; multiple entry: valid 1 year, stay up to 90 days (KSA Visa).

Service fee: Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below.

Checklist

What documents are required for a Saudi Arabia visa from India?

All applicants

2 items
  • Passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry into Saudi
  • Applicants must be at least 18 to enter alone; under-18s only with a parent, grandparent or adult sibling

Package Visa

5 items
  • Confirmed hotel booking rated 4 stars or above, licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
  • Confirmed round-trip flight booking
  • Completed online visa application including medical insurance
  • Max 9 tourists over 18 per package; up to 5 children; 2–88 days; travel starts at least 48 hours after purchase; excludes Makkah and Madinah
  • Buy the package from a Ministry of Tourism-accredited agency (Reserval, Almosafer, Webook.com or Almatar); the visa and travel insurance are issued on completion of the booking and sent by email

Embassy/Consulate

7 items
  • Proof of residence (in the country in which you reside)
  • Return ticket
  • Proof of employment
  • Financial solvency/bank statement
  • Flight itinerary
  • Identification
  • Residence address in Saudi (where you are staying)

eVisa / Visa on arrival (US/UK/Schengen)

2 items
  • Valid US, UK or Schengen business or tourist visa that has been used at least once with an entry stamp from the issuing country (digital entry stamps not accepted), OR a permanent residence permit from the UK, US or EU
  • Passport valid at least six months beyond entry

Transit/Stopover Visa

1 item
  • Book a flight with Saudia or Flynas; visa is created and emailed on booking and approval

Tourism / Family and Friends / Medical visit visa (KSA Visa)

6 items
  • Applicant at least 18 years old unless accompanied by a legal guardian
  • Passport with at least 6 months' validity remaining
  • Sufficient funds for accommodation, food and transport during the stay
  • Headshot photograph
  • Apply on the KSA Visa platform, pay the fees and track with the invitation/application number; approval or rejection is sent by email, and extra documents may be requested by email or through a visit to the embassy
  • Muslim visitors may perform Umrah and visit Makkah and Madinah; Hajj is not permitted on this visa, and during the Hajj season entry is only through specific designated ports

Business visit visa (KSA Visa)

5 items
  • Invitation letter from the inviting company showing your relationship with it and the business purpose (no fixed validity, but it should be relatively recent); without a letter, give details of your work in the application
  • Visitors must be at least 18
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months; recent personal photo
  • The business visit must not be linked to a permanent employment contract in Saudi Arabia; Umrah and events are allowed, Hajj is not
  • Apply on the KSA Visa platform, pay the fees, track with the invitation/application number; result by email. In some cases the embassy may ask the invitee to send the passport and invitation letter

Umrah visit visa (via Nusuk)

6 items
  • For Muslims of all nationalities; apply through Nusuk (nusuk.sa) and authorised agents and register with Nusuk Umrah
  • Available all year except the Hajj season (15 Dhul Qa'dah to 15 Dhul Hijjah)
  • Pilgrims under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian; women do not need a male guardian (mahram)
  • Passport with at least six months' validity remaining
  • Umrah Al-Mujamala (applied directly through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) is only for those with prior approval from the embassy
  • Hajj is not permitted on this visa; the separate Hajj visa (via Nusuk) is for Muslims and limited to the Hajj season

Tasheer visa service centre (India): appointment and submission

5 items
  • Saudi visit visas for applicants who do not qualify for the eVisa can be obtained through a visa service centre where one exists, or through a Saudi embassy; KSA Visa lists 11 authorised visa offices in India and Saudi missions in New Delhi and Mumbai
  • Tasheer runs the Saudi visa service centres in India; its India portal (vc.tasheer.com, choose India) covers Saudi visa platform registration, documents, fees, processing time and passport collection
  • Book the appointment online on the Tasheer portal (Appointment > Schedule; appointments can be modified, rescheduled, waitlisted or cancelled) or by visiting the centre
  • At the centre: document check, form help, biometrics and identity verification, and payment of due fees
  • Track the application; the passport is handed back at the centre or delivered (Tasheer also lists additional services: SMS status updates, passport delivery, photography and a VIP lounge)

Photo

What are the Saudi Arabia visa photo specifications?

Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below.

Insurance

Is travel medical insurance required for a Saudi Arabia visa?

Required

Medical insurance is part of the tourist visa: included in the Package Visa and visa-on-arrival fees; not included (provider-priced) for the eVisa and Embassy/Consulate visa. eVisa health insurance covers COVID-19 treatment and is valid one year.

Processing

How long does Saudi Arabia visa processing take?

Package Visa
Instant eVisa
Embassy/Consulate
Not published
Tourism / Family and Friends / Medical visit visa (KSA Visa platform)
1 minute to 3 business days; KSA Visa FAQ: up to 3 working days after the application is submitted and fees paid, longer in exceptional cases. Time taken at a Tasheer centre (passport return) is not published.
Business visit visa (KSA Visa)
Usually 1-2 working days after the invitation letter (if any) and the visa application are submitted

Visa types

Which Saudi Arabia visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Indian nationals – no US/UK/Schengen visa or GCC residence

  • Package Visa
  • Embassy/Consulate
  • Authorized Visa Offices
  • Transit/Stopover Visa

US, UK or Schengen resident or business/tourist visa holder

  • eVisa
  • Visa on arrival
  • Transit / Stopover Visa

Other (embassy services page)

  • Family and Friends Visit visa

Other visit visas (KSA Visa platform, by purpose)

  • Business visit visa
  • Umrah visit visa (via Nusuk)
  • Medical treatment visit visa
  • Hajj visa (via Nusuk, Hajj season only)

Study and work visas (long stay)

  • Permanent Work Visa
  • Temporary Work Visa
  • Seasonal Work Visa
  • Education Visa

Long stay

Saudi Arabia study and work visas for Indians

Work visa (permanent, temporary or seasonal)

Work

Saudi work visas let foreign workers work legally in Saudi Arabia and are tied to a job: permanent for long-term employment contracts, temporary for short-term contracts and seasonal for hiring linked to a season or event. Applications go through the KSA Visa services portal (account login required).

  • Permanent Work Visa: a long-term employment contract in Saudi Arabia
  • Temporary Work Visa: a short-term employment contract allowing work for a specified duration
  • Seasonal Work Visa: hired for a temporary position tied to a specific season or event (e.g. agricultural harvests or tourism seasons); limited to that seasonal period
  • Visit visas are not a substitute: a business visit must not be linked to a permanent employment contract in Saudi Arabia
  • Cancellation: after the granting body cancels a work visa, the request goes to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs via the National Information Center, which confirms the cancellation if the visa has not been used
Official page

Education visa

Study

For students from outside Saudi Arabia who wish to enrol at a Saudi university; the application is made through the KSA Visa services portal (account login required).

  • Student from outside the Kingdom wishing to enrol in one of the Saudi universities
Official page

Fees and processing times for these routes are listed in the Visa fees and Processing sections above.

Where to apply

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Saudi Arabia visa?

  • Ahmedabad
  • Bengaluru
  • Chennai
  • Hyderabad
  • Kochi
  • Kolkata
  • Kozhikode (Calicut)
  • Lucknow
  • Malappuram
  • Mumbai
  • New Delhi
  • Patna

Statistics & changes

Saudi Arabia visa statistics and recent rule changes

Recent rule changes

  • Package Visa pilot launched: eligible visitors, including Indian citizens, can get a Saudi tourist visa as part of a travel package booked through Ministry of Tourism-accredited agencies (Reserval, Almosafer, Webook.com, Almatar).

    Official notice

FAQ

Saudi Arabia visa for Indians — frequently asked questions

Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.

How much is the Saudi Arabia visa fee for Indian citizens?

Package Visa (tourist eVisa via travel package): 402.21 (including fees) – Saudi riyal (shown with riyal symbol); eVisa (US/UK/Schengen visa or residence holders): 339.44 (about USD 90.50) – Saudi riyal (shown with riyal symbol); Visa on arrival (US/UK/Schengen visa or residence holders): 395 (about USD 105.32) – Saudi riyal (shown with riyal symbol). 7 more fee rows are listed on this page.

What documents are required for a Saudi Arabia visa from India?

Passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry into Saudi; Applicants must be at least 18 to enter alone; under-18s only with a parent, grandparent or adult sibling. Category-specific checklists are listed for 8 visa categories.

How long does Saudi Arabia visa processing take for Indians?

Package Visa: Instant eVisa; Tourism / Family and Friends / Medical visit visa (KSA Visa platform): 1 minute to 3 business days; KSA Visa FAQ: up to 3 working days after the application is submitted and fees paid, longer in exceptional cases. Time taken at a Tasheer centre (passport return) is not published.; Business visit visa (KSA Visa): Usually 1-2 working days after the invitation letter (if any) and the visa application are submitted.

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Saudi Arabia visa?

Applications go via Embassy/official portal. Locations listed: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode (Calicut), Lucknow, Malappuram, Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna.

Can Indians get a Saudi Arabia visa on arrival or an eVisa?

Visa on arrival — Not available on an Indian passport alone: visa on arrival is only for Indians holding a valid US, UK or Schengen tourist/business visa used at least once (physical entry stamp) or a UK/US/EU permanent residence permit (SAR 395, about USD 105.32, insurance included). eVisa — Available only in specific cases: Indians can get a tourist eVisa as a Package Visa bought from a Ministry of Tourism-accredited agency (SAR 402.21 incl. insurance; India is on the pilot's eligible list), or apply on the KSA Visa portal if they hold a valid used US/UK/Schengen tourist or business visa, UK/US/EU permanent residence or a GCC residence visa valid 3+ months beyond entry (SAR 339.44, about USD 90.50, insurance extra). Visa-free entry — Not available: Saudi Arabia's official visa tool places India in its 'Visa by Package' group, not its visa-waiver or exemption groups, so Indians need a visa before travel (Package Visa, eVisa/visa on arrival with a US/UK/Schengen visa or residence, an embassy/Tasheer visa, or a transit/stopover visa).

Is travel medical insurance required for a Saudi Arabia visa?

Yes. Medical insurance is part of the tourist visa: included in the Package Visa and visa-on-arrival fees; not included (provider-priced) for the eVisa and Embassy/Consulate visa. eVisa health insurance covers COVID-19 treatment and is valid one year.

Which Saudi Arabia visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Indian nationals – no US/UK/Schengen visa or GCC residence, US, UK or Schengen resident or business/tourist visa holder, Other (embassy services page), Other visit visas (KSA Visa platform, by purpose) and Study and work visas (long stay). 16 visa types are listed on this page.

Sources

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